Quality Program Manager

This position requires 100% travel. As a member of the Delta Essential Maintenance Provider (EMP) Oversight Team, the Quality Program Manager (QPM) will provide technical and advisory support to the EMP team and the Delta site team in the areas of inspection, quality, airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance. The QPM will coordinate with the EMP on disputed issues pertaining to airworthiness, safety and compliance, and ensure that maintenance performed on Delta aircraft and/or components is accomplished in accordance with all applicable regulations, Delta's approved Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP), the Delta Technical Operations Policy/Procedures (TOPP) manual and also the EMP supplier's Repair Station Manual/Quality Control Manual (RSM/QCM).

The Quality Program manager is responsible for managing daily activities related to Quality Control and Quality Assurance and advocating corporate objectives; provides assistance to the Manager of Quality Oversight in regard to EMP maintenance activities designed to identify discrepancies and ensure corrective action is effective and compliant; directs all technical and non-technical EMP initiatives in support of maintaining and enhancing the inspection and Quality programs; works closely with Airframe Supplier Operations Site Manager and team.Ensures all Delta, Regulatory Compliance and Safety regulations are followed.Understands and manages the department operating plan and supports improvement to the department business model.Responsible for mentoring and development of positive and effective relationships with EMP personnel, as well as Delta Air Lines site team.Assists in implementation of improvement projects such as Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S.Supports both strategic and tactical plans that create a safety conscious environment that results in employee safety and well-being in coordination with Supplier Operations.